The major point of distinction between Construction Engineering and Management (CET) and Construction Technology and Management (CEC) courses at IIT Delhi is that CEC is offered to sponsored candidates whereas CET is offered to students who qualify for GATE in civil engineering with an AIR under 300 for general category.

The students who have completed their graduation in architecture and engineering are sponsored by DMRO to pursue Masters's Diploma in Construction technology and management. Additionally, L&T Constructions also sponsors graduates from Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering, and Electrical engineering backgrounds for Masters's Degrees in Construction Technology and Management.

Another distinguishing feature is the risk of placements. Civil Engineering students in general and CEC students specifically face backlash due to the deteriorating situation of the real estate sector and construction industry whereas CET students are sponsored and thus have no risk factor as their employment is guaranteed.

Apart from a few course differences, the two programs and opportunities offered are more or less the same.